Scholarship Resource Guide - BE READY 4 COLLEGE

Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program Community Foundation
Award: Range from $1,000, $750 and $500
Deadline: April 5, 2019
Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
Must be currently enrolled in High School.
Must be a resident of the Imperial Valley
Must be enrolled in a career technical school, community college, or a university as an entering freshman.
Must apply in only one of the five types of scholarships awards (Scholastic Achievement, Exemplary Community
Involvement, IVROP/Career Technical Education (CTE) Student, General, and Foster Youth).

Website: https://www.ivropcf.org/scholarships

MANA de IMPERIAL VALLEY2019 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Up to $750
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Requirements:

Be a student who is committed to supporting the mission of MANA de Imperial Valley
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Have plans to transfer to a four year U.S. accredited institution or technical college during the 2019-2020 academic year
Community service/school activities involvement

Website:

CALEXICO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Award: Range from $250 to $1000
Deadline: Tuesday, May 17, 2019
Requirements: Check website for details
Website: https://beready4college.com/calexico-educational-foundation/

Nation-Wide Scholarships

The Gates Scholarship
Award: Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Deadline: Visit the website for information
Requirements:

A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Website: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Quest Bridge Programs
Award: Multiple scholarships and programs available; awards vary. If a student is applying for K-12 college
preparatory services and/or summer programs, no social security number is required as part of the
application.
Deadline: Please visit the website.
Requirements: junior status, Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Website: www.questbridge.org

Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
Award: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Application opens January 2018; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be of Hispanic heritage.
Must be a high school student, community college transfer student, or a current college
student.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high school students and 2.5 for college
students.
Must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited not for profit university or graduate school
during the fall of a scholarship cycle.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA, or eligible non-citizen (as defined
by FASFA).

Website: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Award: Full or partial tuition covered for one academic year.
Deadline: Scholarship applications are accepted from October until January. Students can apply
regardless of citizenship status.
Requirements:

Must show satisfactory progress towards an undergraduate degree in computer science,
o computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as electrical engineering,
math, or physics.
Must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in computer science.
Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale.
Must be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or
university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application.

Website: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/usscholarshipprogram

California Teachers Association (CTA)
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts range from $2,000 – $5,000.
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Must be a CTA member or dependent of a member.
Website: http://www.cta.org/scholarships

Google Lime Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Have, or consider themselves to have, a visible or invisible disability (see Lime Connect’s approach to disability here)
Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2018-19 academic year
Plan to enroll as a full-time student at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2019-20 academic year
Maintain a strong academic performance
Be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a degree in a closely related technical field
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology

Website: https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-google-lime-scholarship/

Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Scholarships
Award: Multiple awards; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Visit the website for information
Requirements: Must be pursuing a law degree.
Website: http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships

Public Relations Student Society of America
Award: Multiple scholarship awards available, with public relations major or minor students preferred.
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship; please check the website for details.
Requirements: Must be of Latino, African American, Asian American, Native American, Alaskan Native, or
Pacific Islander ancestry.
Website: http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships-and-awards/

The American Dental Association Foundation: Pre-doctoral Dental Student Scholarship Program
Award: Varies depending on scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Must be a second-year dental student at the time of application and currently attending or
enrolled at a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Website: http://www.adafoundation.org/en/how-to-apply/education

Phi Delta Ka pa International
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts vary.
Deadline: Please visit the website.
Requirements: Must show an affiliation with or connection to Phi Delta Kappa
Website: http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/

The Council of Mexican Federations in North American (COFEM)
Award: $500 – $1,000
Deadline: Typically at the end of September.
Requirements:

Must be an AB540/DACA student.
Must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 units at a four-year institution or two-
year community college.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50.
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance.
Must demonstrate involvement in the community and/or work experience.
Must attend school in the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Inland
Empire, and Ventura County.

Website: https://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas

La Unidad Latina Foundation, Inc.
Award: $500 – $1,000
Deadline: Please visit the website in September; the deadline typically in October.
Requirements:

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 out of a 4.0 scale.
Must have current enrollment in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an
an accredited four-year college or university (see website for “eligible degrees”).
Must have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, and
at least one full-time semester of study for graduate applicants.
Must reside in the United States.

Website: http://www.lulf.org/scholarships.html

Golden Doors Scholars
Award: Please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Applications open in September 2017; the deadline is typically in October.
Requirements:

Must be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary
Protected Status (TPS).
Must be a high school senior or recent high school graduate.

Website: http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/

UCLA Fellowships, Scholarships & Grants
Award: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Please visit the website for details.
Website: https://grad.ucla.edu/funding/financial-aid/funding-for-entering-students/fellowships-grants/

Geneseo Migrant Center Scholarships
Award: Varies depending on scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Please visit the website for details.
Website: http://migrant.net/scholarships/

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Award: Multiple scholarships available in 29 categories of art and writing; award amounts vary; please
visit website.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details. Deadlines vary by region.
Requirements: Must be enrolled in grades 7-12 in a public, private, or parochial school, or be a home-schooled student in the U.S., Canada, or American schools abroad.
Website: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/

Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (Orange County)
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts vary.
Deadline: Please visit the website in or after October 2017; deadlines typically in January.
Requirements:

Must be a Latino/a who has lived in Orange County (OC) for the past six years.
Must be an OC high school graduate
Must be enrolled full-time at a two- or four-year college or university.
Must complete the “Applicant Financial Information” section of the online application if the student is a Dream Act/AB 540 applicant.
Must be a first-generation college student.
Must meet family income limits.

Website: https://www.heef.org/scholarships/

Point Foundation (College Scholarships for LGBT Students)
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts vary; please visit the website.
Deadline: Part 1 and 2 open on November 1st and will close on January 19 and February 1, respectively.
Requirements: Must visit website online application.
Website: https://www.pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship Program
Award: $2,000 – $10,000; proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency is not required.
Deadline: Application opens in October 2017; the deadline is January 2018.
Requirements:

Must be a senior in high school during the previous academic year.
Must pursue a career in a medical or dental health care field.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Must reside and attend an approved high school in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest
service area.
Must plan to enroll at a U.S.-accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-or
a certificate-seeking first-year student in fall 2018 is not required.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency

Website: http://kaiser-scholarship.fluidreview.com

Bay Area Minority Law Stu ent Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000
Deadline: The application opens in January 2018.
Requirements:

Must be from a minority group underrepresented at the following universities:
• UC Berkeley School of Law
• UC Hastings College of Law
• UC Davis School of Law
• Golden Gate University School of Law
• University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
• Santa Clara University School of Law
• Stanford School of Law
• University of San Francisco School of Law

Website: https://www.sfbar.org/jdc/diversity/educational-programs/scholarships.aspx

RTDNF Scholarships
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts vary; please visit the website.
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism.
Must be officially enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing
when a scholarship is awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Website: http://www.rtdna.org/content/scholarships

San Diego Foundation Scholarships
Award: Vary by scholarship. Please visit the website.
Deadline: Early February
Requirements: Varies by scholarship. Please visit the website for more information about eligibility.
Website: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/community-scholarship-program/

National Scholarships For High School And Community College Graduates
Award: Covers tuition and fees that are not otherwise paid for by other available financial aid or National Scholarship for First-Time College Students scholarships.
Deadline: The application opens in September and closes in February.
Requirements:

Have graduated or will graduate from high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2018-19 academic year;
Graduated or will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Are not and have not previously been enrolled in a four-year institution or bachelor’s program and have not earned more than 21 credits in a community college (not counting credits earned in a pre-college or dual enrollment program in high school);
Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College no later than the Spring term of 2019-20 academic year;
Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College);
Have current DACA or TPS or certify that you meet the DACA immigration eligibility criteria set forth below;
Arrived in the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; and
Have significant unmet financial need.

Website: http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship

BMI Foundation Student Composer Award
Award: $500 – $5,000
Deadline: Typically in February; visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be a citizen of a country in the Western Hemisphere.
Must be enrolled in an accredited public, private, or parochial secondary school, in an accredited college or conservatory of music, or engage in the private study of music with a recognized and established teacher (other than a relative).
Must be under the age of 28 as of the time of submission.
Must not have won this award three times previously.

Website: http://bmifoundation.org/programs/info/bmi_student_composer_awards

The Asian Pacific Fund
Award: Multiple scholarships available; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Typically in February; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Varies by scholarship.
Website: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/

Que Llueva Café Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: Typically the last Saturday in February; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be of Chicano/Latino descent.
Must be an undocumented student, defined as someone who was born outside of the U.S. and lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.
Must be or will be a high school or GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Website: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program

National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Award: Multiple scholarships available; awards range from $1,000-$5,000.
Deadline: Please visit the website.
Requirements:

Must be a college-bound high school senior, undergraduate (two- or four-year), or graduate student pursuing a career in journalism in English or Spanish-language media or both.
Must be enrolled in an accredited community college or university within the U.S. or
Puerto Rico at the time the scholarship is received.
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Website: http://www.nahj.org/nahj-scholarships

Cal Alumni Association – The Achievement Award Program
Award: $6,000 per year and a laptop; AB 540 students are eligible.
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Full-time enrollment at UC Berkeley
Participation in evening scholar meetings and events throughout the academic year
Minimum of 10 hours of community service and outreach per semester
“Satisfactory Academic Progress” as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and the scholar’s college

Website: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/community/scholarships/achievement-award-program

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Dream Act Scholarship
Award: Up to $8,000
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be a current UC Berkeley undergraduate or 2017 spring semester admitted student.
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Must qualify for an AB-540 nonresident tuition exemption.
Must be ineligible for federal financial aid.

Website: http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/berkeley-undergraduate-dream-act-aid

10,000 Degrees Undergraduate Scholarship
Award: Multiple awards are available, visit the website for details.
Deadline: The application opens on October 1 with a deadline typically in early March; visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Students must provide information showing financial needs.
Students must be enrolled in a program leading to his/her first Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or teaching credential during the current academic year.
Students must be enrolled in an average of 12 academic units per term during the 2018-19 academic year (or full-time as designated by school).
The majority of our scholarships are for students from Marin and Sonoma County, but we do administer a few scholarships for students from the greater Bay Area (California).

Website: http://www.10000degrees.org/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/

New Leader Scholarship
Award: $8,000
Deadline: The application period begins mid-January; please check the website for details.
Requirements:

Must have attended an institution of higher education for one academic year or more.
Must have earned 60 units or more, 24 of which must have been earned in the current
institution of attendance.
Must be enrolled in one of the following Bay Area public universities: California State
or University, East Bay; San Francisco State University; San Jose State University; Sonoma
State University; University of California at Berkeley.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA either at the current school or at a combination of the
current school plus all schools previously attended.
Consideration will be given to students with a GPA of 3.2 – 3.49 with special circumstances.

Website: http://newleaderscholarship.org/apply/

California’s Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship Program
Award: $2,000 – $8,000; multiple scholarships available
Deadline: Typically in March; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Be graduating from high school and planning to attend a California four-year university/state college or a two-year community college in the fall;
Have a parent or legal guardian who was employed by a California wine grape grower during the current or past growing season;
Complete the application;
Attach an official high school transcript;
Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor, school principal, or counselor that includes their signature and provides the address, telephone number, and position held at the school;
Submit a 500-word essay (approximately 2 pages, see the application for details);
Attach a copy of your SAT or ACT results if you are applying for a 4-year scholarship

Website: http://cawgfoundation.org/scholarship-eligibility-requirements/

The Ayn Rand Institute Anthem Essay Contest
Award: $30 – $2,000; undocumented students are encouraged to apply; please visit the website for more information.
Deadline: Typically closes in March.
Requirements: Students anywhere in the world.
Website: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#anthem-1

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Award: Up to $10,000; undocumented students are invited to apply.
Deadline: Applications open January 1, 2018; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Must demonstrate activism in the struggle to achieve civil rights, economic justice, or international solidarity, or other progressive issues.
Website: www.davisputter.org

Cal Alumni Association Leadership Award
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Application open from March until May; please visit the website for details.
Requirements: Must be an incoming freshman, incoming junior transfer, or current Cal student.
Website: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/community/scholarships/leadership-award

Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards
Award: $500 – $10,000
Deadline: Applications open in January 2018 and close April 30, 2018.
Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership, and campus/community activities
Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math degree
Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community
Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.

Website: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines

PFLAG National Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000 – $5,000
Deadline: Please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time this calendar year (if you graduated last year and took time off you are still eligible to apply)
Self identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer…or anywhere within the LGBTQ “family,” or as an ally
Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ community
Have applied to an accredited U.S. higher education institution. Cannot be receiving full tuition remission from other sources to fund the education (e.g., other full-tuition scholarships, established a college trust fund, etc.)

Website: http://community.pflag.org/scholarship

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarship Program
Award: Multiple scholarships available; award amounts vary; please visit the website.
Deadline: Typically in April-May; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must demonstrate financial need (typically determined by FAFSA).
Must attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarship awards are made. Please view a list of HACU-member institutions on the website.
Must be an enrolled college student who has completed their first semester of freshman year at the time of applying.

Website: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp

Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Award: 1- 4 Roundtrip tickets for undergraduate or graduate student and/or parent, to and from the university.
Deadline: Typically in late April; please visit the website.
Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a college at least 200 miles from designated home.
Must be age 18 or older at the time of application.
Must be a legal U.S. resident.
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must have direct or parental ties of Hispanic origin

Website: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Lanzate.asp

Support Creativity Scholarship
Award: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: Usually in May.
Requirements:

Must be a passionate creative student.
Must attend a college or graduate school in the New York tri-state area in Fall 2018.
Must major in any creative field.
Must submit the application including the project and essay online.

Website: http://www.wesupportcreativity.org/scholarship

The National Aids Memorial Grove
Award: Varies by scholarship; please visit the website for details.
Deadline: May
Requirements:

Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must have proven leadership skills, community involvement, personal merit, and the desire to make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Website: http://www.aidsmemorial.org/scholarship/scholarship-faqs

B. Davis Scholarship
Award: $1,000; no age restriction; please visit website.
Deadline: May 22, 2018
Requirements: Must be a high school junior or senior or must be registered in a post-secondary o institution.
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Ted Rollins Eco Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Mid-June; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate student.
Must major or plan to major in a field related to sustainability.
Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours during the fall semester.

Website: http://www.tedrollinsecoscholars.com/apply-now/

Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.
Award: $500 – $10,000
Deadline: Late June; please visit the website for details.
Requirements:

Must be a resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
Undergraduates must have completed at least one year of study by Spring 2017 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, and be able to provide proof of enrollment in a degree program in public health/health education, medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy.
Graduate students must be able to provide proof of enrollment in a graduate program in public health/health education, medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy degree program.
Must have one or more years of school remaining.

Website: http://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship

Wal-Mart Foundation
Award: Up to $3,000
Deadline: Quarterly award opportunities; please visit the website.
Requirements:

Must be a Wal -Mart or Sam’s Club associate or dependent of a company employee.
Must be able to prove financial need.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.

Website: http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships

Ronald McDonald Hou e Chariti s (RMHC) HACER Scholarship
Award: Multiple awards; please visit the website.
Deadline: The application period opens in the Fall; please visit the website.
Requirements:

Must be a high school senior and younger than 21 years old.
Must be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school with a full course of study.
Must be a legal U.S. resident.
Must live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area.

Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

Migrant Students Foundation
Award: Multiple awards; please visit the website.
Deadline: Please visit the website.
Requirements:

GED or HS Diploma
Migrant or Seasonal Farm working Background
U.S. Citizen or U.S.Permanent Legal Residency
Seeking a 4-yr academic degree
Be determined to need the services/support provided.
The scholarship only applies to college freshman year.

Website: http://www.migrantstudents.org/scholarships/campscholarship.html

AIGA Worldstudio scholarships
Award: $2,000 – $3,000
Deadline: Early May.
Requirements:

Must be U.S. citizens or in possession of a permanent resident card or Form I-551.
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in design or art discipline.
Applicants must be matriculated or planning to at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. for Fall or Spring and must maintain full-time status.
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Website: http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Award: Multiple scholarships are available; please visit the website.
Deadline: Typically between February and June; please visit the website.
Requirements:

Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.
Provide an official transcript of all academic work.
Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.
Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or master’s program.
Be accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States at the time of application.
Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a two-year associate program).
The student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.
Must be enrolled full-time.
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Website: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships

Nation-Wide Scholarships

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